Naval Air Systems Command

110903-N-ZZ999-377 NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Sept. 3, 2011) F/A-18 Hornet strike fighters from the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform tight formation maneuvers during the Naval Air Station Patuxent River Air Expo Sept. 3. This is the first time the Blue Angels have performed with a 50-50 blend of biofuel and jet fuel. The air show is part of the year-long commemoration of the centennial anniversary of naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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110903-N-KV696-544 NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Sept. 3, 2011) F/A-18 Hornet strike fighters from the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform tight formation maneuvers during the Naval Air Station Patuxent River Air Expo Sept. 3. This is the first time the Blue Angels have performed with a 50-50 blend of biofuel and jet fuel. The air show is part of the year-long commemoration of the centennial anniversary of naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kiona Miller/Released)

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110903-N-KV696-080 NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Sept. 3, 2011) members of the ground crew of the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, fuel an F/A-18 during the Naval Air Station Patuxent River Air Expo. The Blue Angels are using a 50-50 blend of biofuel and jet fuel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kiona Miller/Released)

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110901-N-ZZ999-002 NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Sept. 1, 2011) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus speaks during a press conference at Naval Air Station Patuxent River about the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels, conducting demonstration flights with a 50-50 mix of biofuel and JP-5 aviation fuel. The Blue Angels will perform at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River Air Expo Sept. 3 and 4.(U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sam Shavers/Released)

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100914-N-5386R-019 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2010) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Eric S. Hawkins, assigned to the Vigilantes of Attack Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, performs system checks on an F/A-18 Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is part of the Abraham Lincoln Strike Group on a scheduled deployment focusing on maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert Robbins/ Released)

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100911-N-8335D-960 EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 11, 2010) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Salomon Michel directs a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry is on patrol in the western Pacific Ocean and is part of the permanently forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Doolin/Released)

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100819-N-0593C-018 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2010) Sailors assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 prepare to put a CATM-9 missile on an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is on a scheduled underway for its tailored ship's training availability and is making preparations for its 21st deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael L. Croft/Released)

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100820-N-7908T-398 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 20, 2010) A Sailor runs with an F/A 18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 as it taxies aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brent Thacker/Released)

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100821-M-3497D-331 KHYBER-PAKHTUNKHWA, PROVINCE, Pakistan (Aug. 21, 2010) U.S. Navy air crew assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, Detachment 2, help Pakistani Soldiers load relief supplies aboard a U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon during humanitarian relief efforts. HM-15 is embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) supporting the Pakistan government and military with heavy lift capabilities in flooded regions of Pakistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Paul Duncan/Released)

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100821-M-3497D-437 KHYBER-PAKHTUNKHWA, PROVINCE, Pakistan (Aug. 21, 2010) A U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, Detachment 2, conducts heavy lift missions during relief efforts in Pakistan. HM-15 is embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) supporting the Pakistan government and military with heavy lift capabilities in flooded regions of Pakistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Paul Duncan/Released)

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100802-N-3852A-330 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2010) A UH-1Y Huey helicopter takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). This transport helicopter, assigned to Rotary Wing Aircraft Test Squadron (HX) 21, based in Patuxent River, Md., has already been implemented in the fleet and is expected to replace the older UH-1N. The helicopter features a larger engine and two more blades than the Huey's original two, giving it more carrying capabilities. Wasp is underway conducting test flight operations and was chosen as the platform to evaluate the limits and capabilities of newer and upgraded models of aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rebekah Adler/Released)

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100802-N-3852A-366 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2010) An AH-1Z Cobra helicopter assigned to Rotary Wing Aircraft Test Squadron (HX) 21, based in Patuxent River, Md., approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). This upgraded version of the Cobra is not yet available to the fleet. The helicopter features a larger engine and has two more blades than the Cobra's original two, giving it more power and maneuverability. Wasp is conducting test flight operations and was chosen as the platform to evaluate the limits and capabilities of newer models of aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rebekah Adler/Released)

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100727-N-2013O-063 SEA OF JAPAN (July 27, 2010) Marine Corps C-130 Hercules aircraft leads a formation of F/A-18C Hornets and A/V-8B Harriers as they fly in formation over the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The Republic of Korea and the United States are conducting the combined alliance maritime and air readiness exercise

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100715-M-7045P-007 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (July 15, 2010) A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463 based at Marine Corps Air Station, Hawaii, departs after offloading Marines assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment on Range 442 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii. The Marines are embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to participate in various live fire exercises in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlando Perez/Released)

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100717-N-2651J-160 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (July 17, 2010) U.S. Navy SEALs drop into the ocean from an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Red Wolves of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 84 during a capabilities demonstration at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Va. The Naval Special Warfare community event was part of the 41st UDT/SEAL East Coast Reunion celebration. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary L. Johnson III/Released)

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091014-N-4205W-005 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 14, 2009) Soldiers assigned to 3rd Special Forces participating in the Wounded Warrior Program parachute out of a C-130 Hercules during the launch of the maritime craft aerial deployment system exercise off Virginia Beach. Special Boat Team 20 is one of the only units in the world with this capability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Chief Kathryn Whittenberger/Released)

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